AMS Autumn 2023 – Continental Shift

Our Autumn digital edition features insights from Dr Robert Engelhorn on the transformation of BMW’s operations in Spartanburg as it intergrates EV production. We also have an interview with Rich Everly, who is leading BMW’s battery pack production at its new facility at Woodruff.  The Ford Dearborn Truck Assembly plant is a benchmark for managing complexity, quality and software, and is setting standards for the future. Plant manager Corey Williams shares learnings and lean principles across ICE production and fast-growing EV output at the plant’s newly expanded Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.

Abby Chitwood, who leads new product introduction and new factories at Panasonic Energy of North America, talks to AMS about maximising output and reducing emissions in battery cell production

In the US the Detroit three are making big investments in EV and battery production while managing the still important ICE output. AMS offer analysis of the investments, locations and models being produced and the impact of Inflation Reduction Act.

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• Spartanburg: Leaders in manufacturing, battery, logistics and training outline BMW’s ambitions in North America
• BMW: Dr Robert Engelhorn on the transformation of BMW’s operations in Spartanburg as it intergrates EV production
• Batteries: BMW’s battery assembly plant in Woodruff will use advanced automation and help set global standards
• Training: The head of talent and training, Paul Sinanian on BMW’s expanded training programmes to support EV production
• Panasonic: Abby Chitwood, who leads new product introduction and new factories, discusses maximising output and reducing emissions in battery cell production
• Ford: Plant manager Corey Williams shares learnings and lean principles across ICE production and fast-growing EV output at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center
• Detroit Three: The US OEMs are making big investments in EV and battery production while managing the still important ICE output
• Analysis: AMS offer analysis of the investments made in EV production locations and models being produced and the impact of Inflation Reduction Act